Here's a glossary from A to Z with one term for each letter:
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A - Attachment: The emotional bond that forms between people, such as in a romantic relationship.
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B - Boundaries: The limits a person sets on what they find acceptable or comfortable in a relationship.
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C - Communication: The act of sharing thoughts, feelings, and information with others through various means.
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D - Dependence: The extent to which partners rely on each other for emotional support, validation, and needs fulfillment.
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E - Empathy: The ability to understand and share the feelings of another person.
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F - Forgiveness: The action or process of forgiving or being forgiven after a wrongdoing or conflict in a relationship.
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G - Gratitude: The quality of being thankful and showing appreciation for one's partner and the relationship.
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H - Honesty: The quality of being truthful and transparent in one's thoughts, feelings, and actions within a relationship.
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I - Intimacy: The close familiarity or friendship in a relationship, often including emotional, intellectual, physical, or sexual closeness.
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J - Jealousy: An emotional state that occurs due to a perceived threat to the relationship or fear of losing something or someone valuable.
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K - Kindness: The quality of being friendly, generous, and considerate within a relationship.
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L - Love: A complex set of emotions, behaviors, and beliefs associated with strong feelings of affection, protectiveness, warmth, and respect for another person.
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M - Mutual Respect: The recognition and appreciation of the separate interests, thoughts, and characteristics of one's partner in a relationship.
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N - Negotiation: The process of discussing and coming to a mutual agreement in areas of conflict or decision-making in a relationship.
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O - Openness: The willingness to share thoughts, feelings, and experiences with a partner honestly and without withholding.
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P - Patience: The ability to tolerate delays, problems, or suffering in a relationship without becoming annoyed or anxious.
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Q - Quality Time: Spending time together and giving undivided attention to each other to strengthen the relationship.
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R - Respect: The act of showing consideration and understanding for your partner's feelings and needs.
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S - Support: The assistance, comfort, or encouragement provided to a partner during times of need.
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T - Trust: The firm belief in the reliability, truth, ability, or strength of one's partner.
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U - Understanding: The ability to comprehend and empathize with your partner's feelings and perspectives.
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V - Vulnerability: The quality of being open to emotional exposure and risk in a relationship.
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W - Willingness: The readiness to engage and participate in relationship activities or to work on issues.
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X - Xenial: Relating to the friendly relationship between two parties (often used in the context of hospitality, but can be adapted to signify the welcoming nature in relationships).
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Y - Yielding: The act of giving way to arguments, demands, or pressure from one's partner in a relationship, sometimes necessary for compromise.
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Z - Zeal: Great energy or enthusiasm in pursuit of a cause or objective within or for the relationship.